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100 King Street West

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Capital Mrkts Sales & Service

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #bmocapitalmarkets

About the Role

We are hiring a Vice President, AI Strategy and Change Management to shape and drive AI adoption across BMO Capital Markets (CM). This role is responsible for defining the strategic AI roadmap for CM and ensuring the organization is effectively upskilled to use AI tools in day‑to‑day workflows.

The role sits at the intersection of business strategy, front ‑ office engagement, and organizational change , translating real business pain points into prioritized AI initiatives and ensuring those solutions are adopted at scale.

Our Team

The Data Cognition Team (DCT) is a world‑class AI engineering team within BMO Capital Markets, with nearly 10 years of experience building and deploying advanced AI solutions. We partner closely with front‑office businesses and senior leadership to deliver secure, practical, and scalable AI capabilities—focused on real adoption and measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the AI strategy and roadmap for BMO Capital Markets, aligned with senior‑level priorities.
• Evaluate and prioritize AI initiatives based on business impact, feasibility, and strategic fit.
• Support decisions on vendor onboarding , build‑vs‑buy trade‑offs, and internal investment allocation.
• Lead change management and adoption efforts to ensure AI tools are embedded into front‑office workflows.
• Partner with training and enablement teams to upskill traders, bankers, and analysts in practical AI usage.
• Act as a bridge between front‑office users and AI engineers, translating pain points into actionable solutions.
• Prepare and present clear, compelling materials for senior leadership and executive forums.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business strategy, management consulting, transformation, or change management , ideally in financial services or technology.
• Proven experience driving adoption of nascent technologies or operating models at large organizations.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with comfort engaging senior executives.
• Strong judgment, structured thinking, and ability to prioritize in a complex environment.
• Deep curiosity and passion for AI, with a commitment to continuously build AI literacy and stay ahead of emerging technologies.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with AI, data, or technology development teams.
• Familiarity with Capital Markets businesses and front‑office workflows.
• MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced degree
• CCMP, Prosci (ADKAR), or equivalent certifications

What We Offer

• A high‑visibility role shaping AI adoption across Capital Markets
• Direct exposure to CM leadership and influence over firm‑wide strategy.
• The opportunity to work alongside a world ‑ class AI engineering team building the latest cutting-edge AI technology
• A fast‑moving, outcome‑oriented environment focused on real business value.

Base Salary: $120,000-$150,000 CAD

(subject to negotiation and subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements)

Salary :

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time